Picosure Pro: Why Melasma Gets Darker During the Monsoon Season and the Essentials of Pigmentation Treatment

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When the rainy monsoon season arrives with heavy downpours, many people tend to neglect sun protection. Because dark clouds block the sunlight and reduce glare and the prickling sensation on the skin, awareness of ultraviolet rays also decreases.

However, this can be a medically dangerous misconception. On rainy days, ultraviolet rays are reflected and scattered in all directions by clouds in the sky and rainwater pooled on the ground. As a result, the amount of ultraviolet radiation that actually reaches the skin can be as high as—or even higher than—that on a clear day.

Ultraviolet exposure carelessly neglected on cloudy days eventually becomes a major cause of pigmentation conditions such as melasma, freckles, and blemishes, causing them to develop or worsen.

Table of Contents

1. Why pigmentation conditions, once they begin, cannot heal naturally

2. Why should it be Picosure Pro? The technological differences between lasers

3. The safety created by the 755 nm wavelength

4. Conclusion

Why pigmentation conditions, once they begin, cannot heal naturally

Pigmentation conditions have the characteristic of not disappearing on their own once they become established in the epidermis and dermis. Instead, the lesions tend to spread and become darker over time. Although they do not have a serious impact on health, they can make the entire face look dull and uneven, often causing appearance-related stress and psychological withdrawal.

Unfortunately, once pigmentation has become deep, it is difficult to expect noticeable improvement from home care or functional cosmetics alone. This is because melanin pigments have become deeply rooted not only in the epidermis but also deep within the dermis. Therefore, medical laser treatment must precede treatment in order to precisely destroy the roots of pigmentation in its early stages or remove stubborn pigmentation that has already progressed considerably.

Why should it be Picosure Pro? The technological differences between lasers

Among picotoning treatments, which are regarded as a leading option for pigmentation treatment, the premium device that has recently received the most attention in the medical field is Picosure Pro. Our clinic has introduced Picosure Pro, the highest-end model that represents a further evolution from the previous Picosure device, and provides more intensive treatment.

The reasons Picosure Pro shows significantly improved treatment outcomes compared with existing devices are clear.

• Twice the peak power: By delivering powerful energy over a short period, it finely breaks down melanin pigments without damaging the surrounding tissue.

• Application of various handpieces: Customized pinpoint treatment is possible according to the depth and area of each patient's pigmentation.

• Turbo mode for stubborn pigmentation: It effectively targets faint melasma, nevus of Ota, and stubborn pigmentation that is difficult to treat with conventional lasers.

• Platinum Focus Lens: It concentrates energy evenly and precisely, maximizing treatment satisfaction relative to the number of procedures.

The safety created by the 755 nm wavelength

Many people hesitate to undergo treatment because they are concerned that their skin may react severely after laser toning or that redness may persist for a long time. The key technology of Picosure Pro lies in its 755 nm wavelength.

Compared with the commonly used 1064 nm wavelength, the 755 nm wavelength has a melanin absorption coefficient ratio relative to blood vessels that is more than three times higher. In other words, the laser energy is not absorbed by unnecessary blood vessels or surrounding tissue, but reacts intensively only with “melanin pigment.”

As a result, downtime such as bleeding, scabbing, and redness after the procedure is minimized, allowing you to receive treatment comfortably without interfering with your daily life. This is also an aspect whose safety has been demonstrated through stringent approval by the U.S. FDA and Korea’s KFDA.

Conclusion

Although pigmentation conditions may look similar on the surface, they are often a complex combination of melasma, freckles, nevus of Ota, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). If the diagnosis is incorrect and excessive stimulation is applied to a melasma lesion, a side effect may occur in which the pigmentation becomes darker instead.

Therefore, an experienced physician who can fully control the device's performance is essential for achieving satisfactory results with Picosure Pro.

Wells Dermatology has three board-certified dermatologists with more than 20 years of extensive clinical experience on staff. After accurately diagnosing each patient's skin thickness and pigmentation depth, they provide precise, one-on-one customized treatment.

As pigmentation concerns deepen over time, please do not delay treatment by leaving them unattended. We hope you can regain clear, clean-looking skin through Wells Dermatology's customized solutions.

Thank you.

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